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Pastor Joe Smith on the call this week!

Pastor Joe Smith will be speaking on the call this Sunday on the topic of "Overcoming Difficult Circumstances." You will not want to miss this!

Knowing God's Will - Joel Byer

*The key to knowing God's will is knowing God.

Psalm 40:8

*It's not so much as being perfect, but seeking God.

Psalm 119 David sought after God and was called the man after God's own heart.

*We all want answers, but if we seek God, God is too good to not show his will.

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Q&A

1. How do you know 100% it's God's will and not your own?

A. As we focus on God, there can be that steady growing assurance on your heart of what you should or shouldn't do. Be honest with God. God where the peace goes.

2. How can we be sure that we're hearing God's voice and not the craziness of this world?

A. God is a gentle shepherd, but the devil drives us along. Listen to the gentle promptings.

3. How do you differentiate between impressions and God's will?

A. There are always good causes, but God's will gives more assurance.

A Compass for Compassion

Guest Speaker: David Spivey

Definition: Compassion is a deep moving of the heart that motivates one to action.

1. Ownership - Luke 10:27-32

A. God calls us to take ownership of compassion.

B. Don't rationalize why we don't need to help.

2. Action - Luke 10:33-34

A. True compassion always leads one to do what they can.

Matt. 14:14

Matt. 15:32

Mark 6:34

B. We can't change the world, but each of is called to do what we can.

3. Motivation - Luke 10:35

A. Our motivation must be selfless (God-centered).

John 3:16 For God so loved the world (compassion) that he gave his only begotten son

(action), that whosoever believeth on Him shall not perish but have everlasting life

(motivation).

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Questions and Answers:

Q. How can we develop compassion?

A. By knowing Christ better.

Q. Sometimes people have compassion, but they bring it across as THEIR way of receiving compassion and are not very tactful. How can we reach people on their level?

A. Mostly by maturity. There will be some trial and error at first until we get some experience.

Q. How do you distinguish between someone who really needs compassion and someone just taking advantage of you?

A. Even the one taking advantage still needs compassion. Compassion might not be gooey sentiment, but it all goes back to your motivation.